THE 
ROAD SO FAR
Scotty began in 1952 as a small husband-and-wife enterprise and grew steadily from a local hub to a regional staple. Scotty is now a Canadian leader and globally-trusted brand known for loyalty, quality, and outstanding service.
1952
From humble
beginnings
In 1952, Blayney Scott and his wife Almeda started Scotty in Victoria, British Columbia. Their focus was to revolutionize the manufacturing of fishing lures and other marine products using plastics. Scotty has evolved to produce thousands of products under their trademark, focusing on the fishing, marine, outdoor, and firefighting industries worldwide.
1963
THE START OF
A NEW AGE
With strong roots in commercial fishing, Blayney Scott saw a market for this new “space age” material known as plastic in the sport fishing industry. Scott plastics produced its first sport fishing and boating catalogue, showcasing all of the cutting-edge products.
1973
The first
Saltaire Downrigger
The Saltaire manual downrigger was released in 1973 and quickly became an indispensable tool for sports anglers along Canada’s west coast. The forward-thinking use of plastics offered a light-weight, portable design uniquely suited to withstand the harsh climate of the North Pacific. Scotty’s earliest downriggers established a strong reputation for value, ease of use, and durability that continues today.
1981
The Crab
diner bait jar
Designed in the early 80’s and still produced today, in multiple sizes and features, Scotty’s bait jars are #1 with crab fisherman around the world.
1986
First full-colour sportfishing catalogue
Full colour printing was introduced to the Scotty catalogue in 1986. For the first time, readers were able to get a true-to-life sense of catching the big one.
1990
Electric Downrigger
Initially launched with an on/off foot switch, the first electric downrigger quickly evolved into a user-friendly, state-of-the-art fishing accessory.
1994
Black BOX
While some swore it was the only way to get fish to your boat, others thought it was some kind of black magic. Whatever they believed, the Scotty Black Box gave anglers the ability to change electrical current running through their downrigger cable.
1999
FIRST Scotty Firefighter catalogue printed
As Scotty’s manufacturing capabilities grew, they saw in opportunity to fill specific needs of the firefighting industry. Today Scotty’s Firefighter catalogue has grown to over 60 products.
2000
SCOTTY’S new factory
Was BUILT
The new 90,000 sqft building is equipped with a state-of-the-art machine shop, 3D modelling, 17 injection moulding machines, and 125 employees. The Scotty factory brought the ability to expand their product line and maximize efficiency.
2018
Ball Mounting
System
Scotty moved into the sportfishing electronics industry with the release of their innovative ball mounting system in 2018.
2022
TODAY
Over the years Scotty has continued crafting products for their passionate customer base. With a team of employees dedicated to finding inventive solutions to continually improve their products. Since 1952, Scotty’s goals have remained the same: design and build outstanding sport fishing equipment backed by best-in-class service. Scotty is incredibly grateful for all the customers and staff who made the last 70 years truly remarkable, and is thrilled to carry on their legacy of innovation, quality, and service.
DOWNRIGGERS
LINE RELEASES
LINE PULLERS
ROD HOLDERS
MOUNTS
FRESH WATER
DOWNRIGGERS
DOWNRIGGERS
Scotty has always been known for strong, durable and reliable downrigger fishing gear. Since 1952, Scotty has produced the most complete range of downriggers in the world and today we produce a wide range of products to fit your needs.
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LINE RELEASES
LINE RELEASES
Fishing line is gripped between the soft pads. Variable release tension is attained by moving the line in or out of the jaws. Best of all, they won’t snag on weeds or foul lines. VIEW PRODUCTSLINE PULLERS
LINE PULLERS
Our line pullers are the ideal solution for your crab and prawn trap retrieval. Their compact size makes for easy stowing, they have a heavy duty stainless steel and composite construction and fit all Scotty post mounts. VIEW PRODUCTSROD HOLDERS
ROD HOLDERS
Scotty is recognized as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rod holders and rod holder mounts. With innovative designs and many versatile mounting options, we’re sure you’ll find the exact combination you’re looking for. Rod holders are great for rod storage but are also a very valuable fishing tool that work hand in hand with our Scotty Downriggers, enabling you to troll your lures at a specific depth. VIEW PRODUCTSMOUNTS
MOUNTS
Rig any boat with the right mount to suit your fishing style and needs. Our ball mounts are ideal for fish finders and are durable enough to stand up to any weather. VIEW PRODUCTSFRESH WATER
FRESH WATER
With so many products ideal for small boat, freshwater fishing, we have solutions to suit your fishing style. Tested and developed to stand up to the harsh wear and tear of saltwater means these products will have the lasting quality you are looking for. VIEW PRODUCTSNEWSLETTER
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